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Ethernet switch usually acts as a hub that connects network devices and segments together while having the intelligence to send data where it needs to go. There are both managed and unmanaged switches. Managed switch as the names implies, can be programmed, while unmanaged switch simple allows Ethernet devices to communicate with one another. Besides, most fiber optic switches have 5, 8, 10, 24 or 48 ports. This article will introduce 5 TP-Link 8-Ports Desktop switch, and its cabling solutions.

8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch TL-SG1008D

TL-SG1008D is the cost-effective TP-Link 8 port Desktop Gigabit Switch, which sells $24.99 . It has 8 Gigabit Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports with switching capacity of 10Gbps. The TP-Link 8-Port desktop switch TL-SG1008D offer an easy path to make the transition to Gigabit Ethernet. Its auto-negotiation ports provide smart integration between 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps hardware. With the innovative energy-efficient technology, the TL-SG1008D can save up to 75%/80% of the power consumption, making it an eco-friendly solution for your home or office network. Moreover, the auto features of TL-SG1008 unmanaged switch make installation plug and play and hassle-free.

Easy to Use

TL-SG1008 unmanaged switch has no need to configure. Once setting up in the office or home network, this optical switch will provide you with a high-performance, low-cost, easy-to-use, seamless and standard upgrade to 1000Mbps network. Simply plug and play, an ordinary person can install it. Moreover, auto MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables.

High-Performance

All 8 ports of desktop switch, featuring non-blocking switching architecture can provide large file transferring and downloading that are compatible with 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet devices. Supports IEEE 802.3x ow control for Full Duplex mode and back pressure for Half Duplex mode.

Power down Idle Ports

When a computer or network equipment is off, the corresponding port of a traditional switch will continue to consume considerable amounts of power. The TL-SG1008D can automatically detect the link status of each port and reduce the power consumption of ports that are idle, resulting in up to an 80% reduction in power use. Another great thing about this network switch is that it offers a fanless design, meaning that you won’t hear anything annoying while you are working.

Copper Cabling for Unmanged Switch TL-SG1008D

The TL-SG1008D Switch is equipped with 8 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Sensing RJ45 ports that is aimed towards budget oriented people. For the price of TL-SG1008D, this low-priced fanless switch will take care of all your intermediate networking needs without a hiccup. Besides you can directly buy the cost-effective copper cables from FS.COM, which will surely save a large sum of money.

ID

Cable Type

Boot Type

Conductor Type

Jacket

Length

13825

Cat5e UTP

Snageless Booted

24AWG, Stranded Bare Copper

PVC

0.15-60m/Custom

LSZH

22776

PVC

63764

Non Boot

PVC

63634

Cat5e FTP

Snageless Booted

26AWG, Stranded Bare Copper

PVC

22346

Cat6 UTP

Snageless Booted

24AWG, Stranded Bare Copper

PVC

63088

LSZH

52067

Non Boot

PVC

52173

Cat6 STP

Snageless Booted

26AWG, Stranded Bare Copper

PVC

23303

Cat6a STP

Snageless Booted

PVC

0.15-10m/Custom

23319

Snageless Booted

LSZH

63503

Cat7 SSTP

Snageless Booted

28AWG, Stranded Bare

PVC

1-5m

63460

Slim Cat5e UTP

Snageless Booted

PVC

63118

Slim Cat6 UTP

PVC

This is the simple layout of your network.

Conclusion

Choosing the right optical switch is not an easy thing, either the experienced network installer, nor the completely inexperienced one. This article lists the main features of TL-SG1008D fanless switches, which will make sure people don’t have any issue choosing the best network switch in the market. Another great thing that we did to make things easier for you is making sure that you have abundance of options to choose from, from the highest end ones to the budget friendly ones, everything is basically in order for everyone.

Thanks to the complexity of the fiber optic installation and audio video system, the need for sending multiple signal types and control over long distances has increasingly become intense. Ethernet cables like Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7, is an indispensable component for home or small business. Nowadays most manufacturers will recommend the use of solid shielded Cat 6 cable with shielded connectors other than using the HDBASE-T chipset for signal extension. This type of cable can be terminated in the field or purchased in specific lengths already terminated. The following article provides a brief introduction to the reasons why we should use Pre-terminated Cat 6 cables for the signal extension.

Cat5 and Cat6 copper Ethernet cables are the commonly used types for 1G/10G networks. So, what is the benefit of using Cat 6 cable instead of Cat 5?

In short, Cat 5e is a basic wire for home network. It is typically 24 gauge and can run 10 Gigabit network for 328 ft. While Cat 6 was developed to have 10 Gigabit networks. The only problem is that these wires were limited to a range of 164 feet. Above this, their speed will drop to 1Gbqs.

Besides distance and speed, Cat 6 patch cable also has another important difference, it has tighter twists in the cables. This allows each pair of wires to have two-way communication with each other. Cat 5e has an occasional delay and a higher skew than Cat 6 does. This means that even though Cat 5 can run at a speed of a Gigabit, it will appear to be slower.

Pre-terminated Solution that Saves Time, Money and Space

With connectors terminated on each end, Pre-terminated copper bundles provide a time saving and customized solution for reliable and easy to install connectivity. The Pre-terminated cables are made to your exact specifications, so there will be no unused cables left to be stored. No cable waste, faster turnaround and no terminating on site which means less money spent on storage, labor and equipment.

Figure 2 shows 6 Jack to 6 Jack Pre-terminated Copper Trunk Cable.

Flexibility, Efficiency and Reliability

The Pre-terminated Cat 6 copper bundles can be supplied in any length up to 60m and both ends have an installed Cat 6A modular jack (UTP). The cable bundle is held together with Velcro wraps at meter intervals and is generally supplied with 6 cables & installed jacks in a bundle. Each end of the Pre-terminated can be easily installed into an unloaded 19 rack mount patch panel, floor distributor or wall outlet.

Less labor intensive

Cat 6 Pre-terminated copper bundles require less work on site as no technical skills are needed when installing and connecting the cabling infrastructure. Therefore, this solution eliminates the need for technicians to be on site terminating cable, since the Pre-terminated cables can be easily installed by routing and then loading the Pre-terminated directly into a patch panel.

Less Wastage

The installer in a lot of cases has to pay for his waste to be removed from site on many projects, especially if they include cable drums, more importantly the installer is purchasing a more accurate quantity of cable, they are buying by the meter and not by the drum, how many installers have their facilities cluttered up with odd lengths of cables in boxes hoping for a project that will use them up.

Pre-Terminated Cable Limitations

Specialty cables must be planned for and ordered in advance

Inflexible in field run situations

Not feasible for retrofit and upgrade projects

Conclusion

Just as anything else, careful planning and product selection will be the key to a successful installation. You must consider resolution, distance, signal type or types, and physical layout when choosing a signal extension product. FS.COM Pre-terminated Cat 6 copper bundles offer rapid deployment coupled with guaranteed performance. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.